The QuickBooks Database Server Manager is a utility which allows you to configure the QuickBooks Server for multi-user access.How do I update my data to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop?Your data from an earlier version of QuickBooks will update automatically the first time you open the company file in a new version of QuickBooks. Before doing so, QuickBooks automatically backs up the company file in its current version format so you can revert back to the previous version of QuickBooks if you need to.See: (Updating the file to the latest QuickBooks Desktop version does this automatically.)Move company file from your old computer to your new computerCreate a backup copy of your file on your old computer.Copy the backup file to your new computer.Install QuickBooks Desktop on your new computer.Restore the backup file on your new computer.Uninstall QuickBooks Desktop from your old computer.Note: Moving company file to another computer does not affect your QuickBooks Desktop license.

Where is QuickBooks Desktop company data file?Defaultly QuickBooks company file is in location of C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company FilesNote: To meet the recommended QuickBooks Desktop requirements for optimum file performance on the network, this tool should be installed and set up on the computer where the QuickBooks Desktop company files are stored.Few points for QuickBooks Database Server ManagerQuickBooks Database Server Manager (QBDBSM) is responsible for creating Network Data files (*.nd) for any company files stored on the host computer.Installing multiple versions of Database Server Manager will give you multiple versions of processes but not multiple versions of the software.Find a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor. Dial our QuickBooks helpline: +1-855-441-4417How to install QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 1 Double-click the installer from QuickBooksStep 2 Click on start the Installation WizardStep 3 If the computer is connected to the Internet then click Next and able to download the updates.Else not then, click on No and go to NextStep 4 Select that I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click on NextStep 5 Select on Custom or Network OptionsStep 6 Choose any installation type as per given below:-If you will run the QuickBooks program on this computer then I will be using QuickBooks onthis computer AND I’ll be storing…If you will only store QuickBooks data on this computer then I will not choose to use QuickBooks on this computer…Step 7 Select Yes, allow accessStep 8 Enter the License Number and Product NumberStep 9 Follow the instructions to complete installationStep 10 Setup the Database Server Manager after it has been installedHow to update QuickBooks Database Server ManagerIt is necessary that QuickBooks Desktop is installed on the workstations or if a critical update to a current year is released.Download the patch. Detail for how to Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release.Note: The patch for the server is the same as for the workstation.Reboot the server after the patch is completely installed in the computer system.After the server has been updated, you may get the following message: The company file needs to be updated to work with this version of QuickBooks Desktop.Create a backup which is required since these updates can modify the database structure.After backup is completed follow the promptsHow to SetUp and Use the QuickBooks Database Server ManagerThe scan folders for QuickBooks company files that need to be configured for multi-user access.Monitor local hard drives to configure new company files automatically.How to open the QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 1 Click on StartStep 2 Click on ProgramsStep 3 Click on QuickBooksStep 4 click QuickBooks Database Server ManagerSome Features of QuickBooks Database Server ManagerTo scan foldersTo monitored DrivesTo Database ServerTo UpdatesTo SystemScan Folder FeatureAll company files stored on the server. So that the server must be scanned once they are configured properly to allow other users to access these files properly.Step 1 Click on StartStep 2 Click on ProgramsStep 3 Click on QuickBooksStep 4 Click QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 5 Click on Scan FoldersStep 6 Indicate which folders contain QuickBooks company files.If you are not sure where files are stored, then you can choose to scan entire disks from your computer systemStep 7 Click on Scan to begin the scan from the computer systemMonitored Drives FeatureIt is to keep the QuickBooks Database Server Manager up to date as you add new company files to your server.Step 1 Click on StartStep 2 Click on ProgramsStep 3 Click on QuickBooksStep 4 Click on QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 5 Click Monitored Drives tabStep 6 Click to select all local drives that you want to be monitored for company filesNote: Mapped drives are not displayed and cannot be monitored.Database Server FeatureThe company files connected to the server and the list of users logged into each company file.When the server is hosting company files, the service should be running.To change the status of the service, use the Services Administrative Tool to configure the service QuickBooks DBXX.Updates FeatureIt is used to download updates to the QuickBooks Server and to view the version of the QuickBooks Server.Step 1 Click on StartStep 2 Click on ProgramsStep 3 Click on QuickBooksStep 4 Click on QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 5 Click UpdatesStep 6 Follow the instructions to check for and install updates

Note: You can update the QuickBooks Server manually.System FeatureIt is used to find system information about the computer where the database server is installed.Step 1 Click on StartStep 2 Click on ProgramsStep 3 Click on QuickBooksStep 4 Click on QuickBooks Database Server ManagerStep 5 Click on SystemStep 6 Review the system information for the computer where the database server is been installed